# Eldrum vs Phantom City

The clearest difference is rating: Eldrum at 4.9 against Phantom City's 4.6. Eldrum also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (433 vs 35). Phantom City's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Eldrum sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Phantom City sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Eldrum holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eldrum has 433 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Eldrum's written reviews are positive against 85% of Phantom City's.

Eldrum ships an update every 9 days, Phantom City every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eldrum | Phantom City |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (433 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-red-tide-text-rpg/id1630815537/reviews)** | [4.6 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantom-city/id6477560931/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **433** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | **94.7% of reviews** | 85.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 198 MB | 307 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Act None](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652633881) | [Tailormade Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683469697) |

## What reviewers say

### Eldrum

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eldrum-red-tide-text-rpg/id1630815537)

Embark on a dark fantasy text-based RPG where your decisions forge your path. Explore a war-torn world, uncover secrets, and shape your character's destiny through branching narratives and multiple endings. This immersive experience offers deep gameplay reminiscent of tabletop RPGs.

**Highlights:** Text-based choices adventure RPG, Nostalgic table-top RPG style, Character building and equipment, Multiple endings based on choices, Secrets to discover, High replayability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade from Basic to Premium | $2.49 | one-time |
| Basic | $6.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great story
- 👍 Immersive and engaging
- 🎨 Excellent visuals and atmosphere
- 📚 Detailed and well-written lore
- 🎮 Compelling gameplay with meaningful choices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional combat balance issues
- 🕹️ Challenging combat system for some players
- 📱 Not optimized for larger screens (iPad)

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent enemy shield/evasion chances
- Difficulty spikes in certain encounters

**Requested features**

- Sound effects for combat
- More content and story expansions


### Phantom City

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/phantom-city/id6477560931)

Embark on a cyberpunk adventure in a dystopian future where AI controls a city for a single individual. Engage in strategic turn-based combat and develop your character through unique body modifications and skills in this text-based roguelike RPG.

**Highlights:** Text-based cyberpunk RPG, Roguelike gameplay, Turn-based strategic combat, Character growth via body modding and skills, Futuristic city setting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200+10 Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500+50 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Settler's Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Veteran's Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Researcher's Package | $12.99 | one-time |
| 2000+200 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| Conqueror's Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| 4000+600 Gems | $39.99 | one-time |
| 6000+1000 Gems | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eldrum free?

Eldrum is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Phantom City free?

Phantom City is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Eldrum or Phantom City?

Eldrum is rated higher. Eldrum averages 4.9 out of 5 from 433 ratings, while Phantom City averages 4.6 from 35 ratings.

### Do Eldrum or Phantom City have ads?

Neither Eldrum nor Phantom City shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Eldrum or Phantom City?

Eldrum ships an update every 9 days, and Phantom City every 3 weeks. Most recently, Eldrum was updated on October 27, 2026 and Phantom City on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*